For Sale4 Bedroom Detached House in Blakeney Hill, Blakeney£900,000

Blackthorn Cottage and Wych Hazel Cottage have a gate opening onto a public footpath, which lies outside the properties' boundaries and is perfectly placed for a stroll into the village. The Forest of Dean is one of the UK's oldest woodlands and has much to offer, with plenty of opportunities for walking, running and cycling and attractions such as Go Ape, Puzzle Wood, Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail at Beechenhurst, the Perry Grove Railway and Taurus Crafts Blackthorn Cottage This charming and versatile family home dates back to around 1850 and is built of distinctive Forest Red stone. Originally a forester's cottage, it's retained a great deal of its period character, including wooden beams and exposed stone walls, but has been extended and refurbished to make the most of its idyllic location. It offers 149 square metres (1,601 square feet) of living space. The heart of the property is its generous country cottage kitchen/dining room, with fitted wooden units, built-in ovens, tiled floor and space for a large table. It has windows in two walls, letting in plenty of light. Close by is a useful utility room with a shower and WC. The large, comfortable and characterful lounge enjoys beautiful views, which can be seen from two windows with deep sills. This room displays plenty of old world charm befitting the age of the cottage, including an unusual stone seat running along the length of the room. A large garden room/conservatory allows plenty of daylight to flood into this part of the house and seamlessly brings together the interior of the cottage with the patio, creating a large space for entertaining. It is fitted with UV glass that helps with temperature control. A study offers plenty of space for working from home and could be turned into a fourth bedroom if needed. A lean-to offers additional living space. In the centre of the property is a generous entrance hall and staircase with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves that create a fantastic library area. The large principal bedroom has bespoke fitted wardrobes crafted by a local carpenter and an en suite with a bath, WC and vanity sink. Two further bedrooms lie across the landing, along with a WC. Ground source heating helps to keep Blackthorn Cottage cosy, and there is underfloor heating throughout. Wych Hazel Cottage This immaculate two-bedroom annexe could be used by grown up children, retired relatives or made available as a holiday cottage or rental property. It offers 73 square metres (785 square feet) of space and is a thoroughly modern home offering open plan living At the centre of Wych Hazel Cottage is a spacious family area, combining a fitted kitchen, plenty of space for dining, cosy sitting areas and a large storage cupboard. Bi-fold doors and a ceiling lantern allow plenty of light into this space and make the most of the views. The ground floor also accommodates one of the bedrooms, a family bathroom and a plant room. A double bedroom with a Juliette balcony can be found on the first floor. Wych Hazel Cottage makes the most of eco innovations, with solar panels on the roof and air source heating. Blakeney is a thriving village lying close to the banks of the River Severn and situated on the doorstep of the Forest of Dean. It is close to the A48, which leads to Chepstow, Newport and gives direct access to the M4 towards Bristol and the M5 towards Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Midlands. Blakeney is close to main bus routes and the train stations at Lydney and Gloucester, which are reached from the A48 . The village has two pubs, a convenience store, a GP surgery, a chip shop, a primary school and a 19th century church. School bus services provide access to senior schools and colleges. Outside - Blackthorn Cottage has a gated entrance leading into a driveway and paved parking area and turning area. There's a separate gated entrance with a parking area for Wych Hazel Cottage. A generous paved area outside Blackthorn Cottage is perfect for entertaining. Wych Hazel Cottage has a large decked area with a glass surround that's tailor-made for enjoying views of the River Severn. Beyond the deck is a porcelain-tiled entertaining area, while beneath it is a 6.08m by 2.86m studio with bi-fold doors taking in the view, offering a wealth of opportunities for artists, hobbyists and more. The 0.57 acres of gardens and grounds surrounding the two properties slope in places and are ripe with potential. Around the front of Blackthorn Cottage is a mature fig tree that's a prime spot for admiring the view. Viewings Please make sure you have viewed all of the marketing material to avoid any unnecessary physical appointments. Pay particular attention to the floorplan, dimensions, video (if there is one) as well as the location marker. In order to offer flexible appointment times, we have a team of dedicated Viewings Specialists who will show you around. Whilst they know as much as possible about each property, in-depth questions may be better directed towards the Sales Team in the office. If you would rather a ‘virtual viewing’ where one of the team shows you the property via a live streaming service, please just let us know. Selling? We offer free Market Appraisals or Sales Advice Meetings without obligation. Find out how our award winning service can help you achieve the best possible result in the sale of your property. Legal You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. You may not republish, retransmit, redistribute or otherwise make the material available to any party or make the same available on any website, online service or bulletin board of your own or of any other party or make the same available in hard copy or in any other media without the website owner's express prior written consent. The website owner's copyright must remain on all reproductions of material taken from this website.